Sickle Cell Disease: Must know facts Pre-Quiz

Sickle cell disease is contagious so you must keep your distance from these patients.  Washing hands and wearing a mask to protect yourself is advised.

Which of the following can cause a sickle cell crisis?

The shape of the cells can change.  When they change from a round shape to a sickled shape, they are more likely to get stuck and aggregate together causing blockage of a blood vessel and a “sickle cell crisis” event.

It is possible to get screened for being a carrier or having the disease at any age, including newborns.

Sickle cell disease is treatable and may become curable with newer drugs and techniques.